Preseason All-State Showcase Spotlight: 2021 C/OF Jack Giovenco
December 12, 2018
The Preseason All-State Showcase annually draws in excess of 100 of the top uncommitted prospects in the state. This winter's event will take place over two days at Keystone State Baseball Academy in Manheim on February 16th and 17th.
As we draw closer to February we will be periodically highlighting some of the prospects scheduled to participate. Today we continue our preview with a look at 2021 C/OF Jack Giovenco.
Jack Giovenco
Class of 2021 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 108 / POS: 15
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: ParklandState: PA
- Summer Team: PA Stars 2021
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Height: 6-1Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
6.62
60-yard
(02/16/20)
2.01 - 2.09
Pop Time
(06/15/20)
75
OF Velo
74
C Velo
(02/16/20)
87
Exit Velo
(02/23/20)
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
(09/25/20)
71.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
(09/25/20)
153
Distance (avg)
(09/25/20)
297
Distance (max)
(09/25/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/15/20)
Line Drive %
(06/15/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/15/20)
Ground Ball %
(09/25/20)
2020 Unsigned Senior Showcase
Sep 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
71.6
Distance (avg)
153
Distance (max)
297
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
75.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
63.6
Distance (avg)
153
Distance (max)
254
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
(09/25/20)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(09/25/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(09/25/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(09/25/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(09/25/20)
2020 Unsigned Senior Showcase
Sep 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
19.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
64.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
21.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.6
Bat Speed (avg)
66
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Videos
(9/23/18)
Player News
- 2020 Preseason All-State Southeast: Session 1 & 2 Standouts - Feb 27, 2020
- On Deck Preview: Preseason All-State - Southeast Session 2 - Feb 11, 2020
- 2019 Preseason All-State Showcase: Catcher Analysis - Feb 23, 2019
- Preseason All-State Showcase Spotlight: 2021 C/OF Jack Giovenco - Dec 12, 2018
- Lehigh Valley Rising Stars Scout Day: Complete Results - Sep 24, 2018
- 2018 Preseason All-State Showcase Analysis: Class of 2021 Position Players - Feb 1, 2018
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Scouting Report
9.23.18 - 6-foot, 165-pound right-handed hitter starts from an open stance and utilizes a leg-lift stride to initiate his swing. Showcased a direct swing path with a strong lower half and a bat exit velocity of 77 mph. Ran a 7.07 60-yard dash and displayed pop times of 2.08-2.15 on throws of 70 mph from the crouch. Also displayed athletic actions in the outfield with accurate 75 mph arm strength to home plate.
1.28.18 - 5-foot-11, 155-pound backstop showcased pop times of 2.24-2.31 on throws of 66 mph from the crouch. Stays directional with a short arm swing, but footwork will need to be cleaned up. Right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Displayed a solid fee for the barrel with a line drive approach resulting in a bat exit velocity of 73 mph. Showcased good feet running a 7.19 60-yard dash. Overall game will benefit from strength gains through physical maturity.